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Barium Sulfate
BARIUM SULFATE=Barite=Blanc fixe
Barium Sulfate
Barium sulfate (BaSO4) is an incredibly heavy, inert white crystalline inorganic sulfate salt found in nature as the mineral barite.
Uses and Benefits
•Absolutely insoluble in water and acid. Although non-toxic, it is opaque to X-rays (radiopaque).
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NameBarium Sulfate
Chemical FormulaBaSO4
CAS Number7727-43-7
EC Number231-784-4
Molecular Weight233.39
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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